Two US Navy Ships Collide In The Pacific

The accident occurred as the USS Essex, below, was approaching the USNS Yukon to be refueled. US Navy via Reuters

US Navy Ships Collide Off California Coast After 'Steering Malfunction' -- MSNBC

An 844-foot-long U.S. Navy assault ship collided with a refueling tanker Wednesday about 120 miles off the coast of California in the Pacific Ocean.

The USS Essex, a helicopter carrier, was pulling alongside the supply ship Yukon for a routine replenishment at sea when the Essex suffered an apparent "steering malfunction" and the two ships collided.

While there was damage to both ships, no one was injured and no fuel was spilled.

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More News On The Collision Of The USS Essex And The USNS Yukon

Navy ship arrives at Calif. port after collision -- AP
2 US Navy ships collide in Pacific; no injuries -- Seattle PI/AP
US Navy ships collide in the Pacific -- The Telegraph
Two US Navy Ships Collided In The Pacific Ocean Because Of A 'Steering Malfunction' -- Business Insider
US Navy ships collide off California coast -- Examiner
Navy ship malfunction causes collision -- UPI
Navy ships collide a day before arrival in San Diego -- CNN
Forward Deployed for 12 Years, USS Essex Collides with Refueling Tanker One Day Before Return Home -- gCaptain